Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce network released its federal election platform, In Focus: Federal Priorities for the Ontario Economy. The platform outlines the key policy pledges that we believe each federal party should commit to in order to improve Ontario’s business climate and drive economic growth. This platform is a foundational piece that will inform…
(Greater Sudbury, August 20, 2015): The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce has joined a province wide coalition of 36 Ontario chambers of commerce and boards of trade calling on the Government of Ontario to provide factual evidence that electricity prices will not increase as a result of the government’s decision to sell off 60…
Media Release: Ontario Pension Comparability Changes “A Step in the Right Direction” According to the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (Greater Sudbury, August 11, 2015): Today, the Government of Ontario announced that it will expand the comparability rules under the proposed Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP). However, business owners…
As the first month of the chamber’s new fiscal year begins to wane, it’s appropriate that I reflect on the year that is unfolding. The chamber is ably governed by a board of experienced, talented and enthusiastic directors who are committed to strengthening our membership and building community prosperity. The executive council, let by our…
Media Release Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce Announces 2015-2016 Board of Directors Chamber’s new Board officially sworn-in (Greater Sudbury, July 8, 2015) The chamber is pleased to present its new Board of Directors for 2015-2016. This year’s ballot contained the names of fourteen candidates vying for six vacancies on the Board. The successful candidates include:…
Media Release GREATER SUDBURY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND PROVINCIAL CHAMBER ADDRESS THE IMPACT OF RISING ELECTRICITY COSTS ON BUSINESS Soaring Electricity Prices Reach Crisis Point, According to New Research (Greater Sudbury, July 8, 2015): A new report from the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and 40…